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2005 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MB05GEN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2979cc
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- Expires 01 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 91,025 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2026 20 Jun 202620 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 91,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
20 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,352 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,683 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024 20 Jun 202618 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,645 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2023 20 Jun 202614 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 57,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted chafing on anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))
25 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,332 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2022 20 Jun 202615 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 50,747 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2021 20 Jun 202615 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 50,747 MI
20 Jun 202610 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,106 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020 20 Jun 20268 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,202 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019 20 Jun 20261 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,324 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018 20 Jun 20261 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 45,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,060 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017 20 Jun 20269 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,759 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 20 Jun 202629 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,568 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015 20 Jun 20267 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,496 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014 20 Jun 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,666 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013 20 Jun 202626 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,545 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 20 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,222 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,542 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2010 20 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 7,503 MI
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MB05GEN was registered on 2005-06-15
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